You answer 300 multiple-choice questions in five 60-question blocks, with 60 minutes per block. There are 45 minutes of break time to use between blocks and a short tutorial. Graduates of ARC-PA-accredited programs have a limited number of attempts within a set period after graduation, so check NCCPA’s current rules.
USA PANCE Exam: Quick Facts
- Organization
- NCCPA
- Questions
- 300 (5 blocks × 60)
- Time
- 5 hours of testing; ~6-hour appointment
- Fee
- $550
- Credential
- PA-C
- Maintenance
- 100 CME / 2 years; recert every 10 years
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